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Up coming shows 11.14.09 -12.19.09 Works in Wood,New Hope,PA. 12.4.09 2.28.09 NJ Museum Exhibit. Nov 5

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Guarino Furniture Designs http://www.guarinofurnituredesigns.com/

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I hope my furniture speaks clearly, in a language that conveys a sense of the person behind the art; of someone who loves the creative process and respects the beauty of the material from which it is made. As each viewer moves a hand along the lines of the work, I want them to sense the skill and love for the craft needed to create it.

For me each new design is a small adventure, exploring my imagination and the potential of the material. Like craftsmen of the past, I prefer to perform my work using fine hand tools instead of relying on machines that may technically speed completion, but limit the scope of the design. Machines, while certainly useful at times, can create an artificial distance between the artist and the material. My hands-on approach allows me to let the simplicity of the design reveal itself, creating a piece that imparts serenity and calm, reflecting the tree’s grace and strength. As each design becomes real and tangible, I get a sense of a tree evolving into a new life as a useful piece of art. I’m grateful to be the catalyst for this rebirth. Ultimately, I hope people will want to own my art, make it part of their personal living space, use it, enjoy it and then hand it down to their loved ones.

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Glen Guarino commented on cosmo barbaro's group 'The Furniture Society'

This was an article in The Furniture Society Newsletter in the fall 2009 sent to all members "Glen & Marie Guarino were very honored to jury the first furniture exhibit at Crafthaus.com,"Wood as Art-Featuring Tables." The exhibit was on view from Au…

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Glen Guarino commented on Brigitte Martin's group 'Luke & Eloy Gallery'

Congratulations. This is wonderful that your hard work on this gallery is being recognized. Congratulations to all the artists. Glen

December 4

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Invitation to talk and book signing by Glen Guarino and Tony Williams

December 2

Sabiha Mujtaba replied to Glen Guarino's discussion 'Open Call for Entries:"Sitting Pretty-The Art of Sitting"' in the group crafthaus online Exhibitions

Thank you for inviting me, Glen. I'm liking the diversity and originality in this group. Glad to become a member. Sabiha

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Glen Guarino commented on Tadashi Koizumi's blog post 'Metal'

Congratulations to both of you!!! All very exciting. Maybe you can post pictures from the show. All the best, Glen and Marie

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Fo Wilson replied to Glen Guarino's discussion 'Open Call for Entries:"Sitting Pretty-The Art of Sitting"' in the group crafthaus online Exhibitions

Thanks for the invite! Fo

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November 18

Up coming shows 11.14.09 -12.19.09 Works in Wood,New Hope,PA. 12.4.09 2.28.09 NJ Museum Exhibit.

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Invitation to talk and book signing by Glen Guarino and Tony Williams

New Hope Arts, Inc. is pleased to present in conjunction with their “Works in Wood” show a discussion and book signing by two of their artisans. The artisans, Glen Guarino (www.guarinofurnituredesigns.com) and Tony Williams (www.atwilliamsart.com) are prominently featured as 2 of the 60 top woodworkers in the country as outlined in Studio Furniture: Today’s Leading Woodworkers (ISBN 9780764332876) by… Continue

Posted on December 2, 2009 at 6:42pm —

Recent Publications

Studio Furniture from Today's Leading Woodworkers, an Schiffer Publication will highlight six tables designed and made by Glen. The book will be released in 2009.

500 Tables, a Lark Publication will feature two of Glen's tables. The book will be released in 2009.

"An Artistic Approach" written by Alan Rothman is a 3-page feature article in Woodshop New Magazine in the February 2009 issue.

"Visions Create the Artist, Artist Create the Furniture," by Alan Richman is in the April 2009 issue of N… Continue

Posted on September 14, 2009 at 4:35pm —

500 Table by Lark Books

We were delighted to receive our copy of 500 Tables in the mail yesterday from Lark. We looked at every page and found it inspirational. It is truly a compendium of where studio furniture is today with a look into the future.

It was a real pleasure to be work with the team at Lark, they made it so easy to submit work. It is such an honor to be part of this publication with so many talented and well-known furniture artists.

Glen & Marie Guarino

Posted on April 9, 2009 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment

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At 4:45pm on December 7, 2009, Andrew Gisby said…: Love the work, very inspiring.

At 8:54pm on November 24, 2009, Tadashi Koizumi said…: Thank you ! Yeah, I would love to post pictures from the show and hope many artists work together even in the different fields. I want to see many collaborations works here ! Thank you thank you !

At 2:17am on October 19, 2009, Philippe Di Benedetto said…: Amazing world in which matter is writhing under the gestures of the artist ... It shows how we ever dared imagine ... I am simply amazed at this spectacle. They are no more tables, or consoles, they are no more common objects, characters are born from material ...

At 5:57pm on October 15, 2009, Michael H Mara said…: Hey Glen. Thanks for the comment on my dinky little card holders. I love working with woods, but JAY-SUS, your work is gorgeous! Knowing woodworking, on a smaller scale, and knowing what goes into it, your stuff boggles the mind. All those organic shapes, and all the hand sanding that goes into them... Sheeew... I just dropped on the floor right now, slipping into a conceptual coma, just thinking about it. Nice stuff, man. Where do you market it, galleries? Are sales brisk?

At 6:27am on October 12, 2009, Peter Janík said…: Dear Glen,

Information about my unique authors jewellery work is on the link : http://www.deluxemagazine.sk/data/archiv/2009/10/clanky/cl04.php
in English on the end of my PR.

With my best regards, Peter.

At 2:35pm on September 29, 2009, Phillip Mann said…: I'll take a look at the furniture show and see if I have anything that might be appropriate.

At 3:08pm on September 16, 2009, L. Sue Szabo said…: thanks so much, your work is great too--i never get off the metals sites, i've got to venture "out here" more often.
sue

At 10:35pm on September 13, 2009, Thea Clark said…: Thank you for the comment Glen! Wonderful "Wood as Art" exhibit you put together too. I'm glad to see the non-jeweler crafthausers getting some well deserved attention. I think we met briefly at the New Jersey State Museum during the NJ Arts Annual opening. Nice to connect here.

At 1:49pm on September 13, 2009, Peter Janík said…: Dear Glen,

Your unique wooden furniture pieces are perfectly created.
I was in New York, but just 3 amazing nights (on two V.I.P. parties in this short time).

With my best regards, Peter - absolute winner II. Tahitian Pearl Trophy, New York 2002, in category "Male Jewel" ( www.peterjanik.com)

At 12:57pm on September 8, 2009, Adam Wall said…: Thanks for the invite on the seating exhibit but I haven't ever actually made a chair. Though, it's on my list of things to do one day.